I 95 SB over Kennebec River
FairKennebec County, Maine · .1 MI NE US #201 · Structure no. 1456
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,040 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Kennebec River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Kennebec River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,770 by 2036. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Kennebec River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I 95 SB over Kennebec River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Kennebec River carry?
About 10,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Kennebec River?
The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Kennebec River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.